I have been on low FODMAP diet for 2 years, but now have diarrhea all the time - can anyone tell me what has gone wrong.

[Eastbourne11]

Fodmap diet

[FRreedman]

Nothing has gone wrong, IBS is doing what it does best (screws us up big time). You will probably find that one of your staple foods has had a slight change in composition, or alternatively, IBS has decided not to like something it, previously, did. Make sure that you do not drink alcohol or fizzy drinks, do not eat peanuts, sweetcorn, Brussel sprouts or baked beans, and you should soon find you are back on track.

[Eastbourne11 in reply to FRreedman]

Hi thanks for that, I do avoid all the things you mentioned. But shall have to go back, as you say, and find something that IBS has decided it does not like! What a life!

[asbayford]

Have you recently been on antibiotics? Do you still have your gallbladder?

Are you eating higher quantities of low fodmap foods (fodmap stacking)?

I ask because these are all triggers for the diarrhoea even on a low fodmap diet x

[Eastbourne11 in reply to asbayford]

Hi asbayford, thanks for your advice. Yes I have been on a low dose antibiotic for 3 months, just come off them 6 days ago, I had diarrhea with them but did not expect it to continue. And no gallbladder. So, I am going back to basic low FODMAP with no exception. I found out recently brussel sprouts are to be avoided, pity, I like the cabbage family. Thanks once again. Junel

[asbayford in reply to Eastbourne11]

If you're reacting to sprouts it's most likely a fructan intolerance, they're pretty high in them.

Antibiotics cause diarrhoea a few days after stopping them, have you heard of the probiotic Symprove? Theres a 12week program you can get that repopulates the good guys.

Bile acid diarrhoea is another cause for diarrhoea for those with no gallbladder but that's due to fat consumption -normally fixed with low fat diet or meds from the gastro.

Either way don't lose hope! Plenty of things to try

[Eastbourne11 in reply to asbayford]

thanks very much for your help. There are now a series of things I can get on with and I suspect I will find one or more that helps. Thanks once again. junel

[Lulububs]

Have u been on antibiotics?

If so u have to build ur stomach health back up to how it has been for those two years.

Antibiotics there great BUT they not only kill the infection they kill EVERYTHING. So ur need some really good probiotics... some actimel or yakult drinks and try to eat really bland... not much sugar as this feeds bad bacteria and no yeasty things... ie breads for couple of weeks( it feeds the bacteria)

If u stick to that u should b fine in a month... i had same prob.. got really ill after a bout of antibiotics lost 2 stone and was so sick.. saw a gastro specialist she knew straight away it was CANDIDA... did the diet... within 1-2 month i was fine.. to point i have stuck to it and i now do not have any IBS problems which i have had for 40 years

[Sasical in reply to Lulububs]

Hello

Do you mind saying which candida diet you followed? How does one get tested for candida? I'm just desperate for answers to my strange stomach problems.

Had ct scan of abdomen, pelvis, lumbar area, calprotectin, cdiff and parasites test, ct colonoscopy. All ok BUT still have nasty symptoms.

[Lulububs in reply to Sasical]

Yes i had all them tests to .. the lumbar punture is a lovely one isnt it???

I didnt have a test she just knew .. as soon as i told her symptoms and that i had been on antibiotics and meds. It was case of do the diet if it worked she was right if it didnt we would have to try something else.

So my diet was.....

This is to kill the bacteria....

1. No yeast( so no breads, no pastry) no beer. As candida is a bacteria so eating yeast is feeding it)

2. No alcohol

3. No sugar as it feed on sweet food.

4. No sweet drinks try to drink as much water as u can.

5. No red meat.

6. U can eat fruit but nit one high in sugar

Then you have to feed good bacteria to help that grow and fight the candida..

So you need to

1. Eat turkey chicken and lots of vegetables.

2. Garlic...if u can tolerate it( me i couldnt, can now but could not then.

3. THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE... GOOD PROBIOTICS.. every day.. 2 to 3 of them.

4. Actimel or yakult

5. Peppermint capsules... gets rid of the bloat and alot of the pain. Extra strong one in holland and barrat

6. DIGESTIVE ENZYMES.... these break down ur food to help ur gut digest easily so u shouldnt get so much pain.

7. Water water water!!

8. Keep ur diet bland...

9. GLUTEN FREE( which most of this is if u stick to it anyway.. no gluten in fruit veg and chicken.

Get a gluten free cereal. I found that actually was one of my main problems and have never touched it since.

It is hard but just remember it only 6-8 weeks.. no for life....

It will work if it a gut bacteria inbalance or gut flora problem.

U will actually see the candida die in your 💩.

It like all white and yeasty.....

Nice!! 😂

Oh there also a tablet called “ DIDA” in holland and barratt, that has all the main ingredients that kill it ... it wont do the whole job as u need a higher concentrate of it to start with but i just take me probiotics , digestive enzymes and the dida tablets now( 2 years later) and im fine..

No ibs nothing.

I have stayed gluten and bread free as it made me realise they were a big problem for me.

I also kept of most me weight aswell as it so healthy

[Sasical in reply to Lulububs]

Thank you so much for all that information!! I will deffo give it a try x

[Lulububs in reply to Sasical]

No probs... i always wana help as it changed my life for the better and i would love it to help others....

I just think for 6-8 weeks it not a big ask for something that could help u.

Like i said i have kept alot of the changes ie take the stomach supplements and i dont eat gluten or red meat anymore or fizzy drinks, much alcohol( im not a saint lol) and bread.

[Eastbourne11]

Hi thanks for the encouragement. So, I have just started taking some Acidophilus from Holland and Barrett and with the other advice, I should be on the way to recovery. Thanks once again. junel

[IBSNetwork Partner IBS Network]

Hi, have you worked with a registered dietitian?

[Eastbourne11 in reply to IBSNetwork]

Hi no I have just read Dr Shepherds book

[IBSNetwork Partner IBS Network in reply to Eastbourne11]

The FODMAP diet consists of three stages: elimination, food challenges to identify your individual intolerance and reintroduction of FODMAPs that are not perceived to be a problem.

The stage 1 (the elimination part of the diet) should not be followed for longer than eight weeks, because it has a negative impact on your gut bacteria and could potentially lead to nutrient deficiencies due to being so restrictive.

It's very important to complete structured food challenges (Stage 2), because it allows reintroducing all of the FODMAPs that are not triggering (stage 3). Some people are able to reintroduce more than others; it's very individual. The key is to not avoid any foods unnecessarily.

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